Growing the business

Article Abstract:

Wyevale Garden Centres, which has 55 leasehold and freehold sites across England, carries more than 12,000 different lines from 330 suppliers. It has been successful with a multi-retail approach, and this has been particularly beneficial in ensuring that its business is not too seasonal. It has made 17 different acquisitions since 1989, and is increasingly purchasing larger garden centres. It has no fixed criteria for acquisitions, but does follow broad guidelines based on factors such as the local population.

Nurseries & Garden Supplies, Nursery and Garden Centers, Retail nurseries and garden stores, Garden centers (Retail), Company Profile, Wyevale Garden Centres PLC

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Profiled companies keep up the pace in the acquisition stakes

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A considerable number of acquisitions have been made by the 19 companies which were featured in Acquisitions Monthly magazine in 1996. Of all these companies, the most active in terms of acquisitions has been British Polythene Industries, which made four purchases in Jan 1996 and a total of nine over the whole of the year, investing 20.4 million pounds sterling. Many acquisitions have also been made by National Express Group, Armour Trust, Seton Healthcare and Southern Newspapers.

Mergers & Acquisitions, Acquisitions and mergers, 1996 AD

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Camden Motors drives to success

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A management team at motor retailer Camden Motors has purchased the company from Barclays Bank with assistance from Candover Investments. Camden has traditionally been involved in the fleet market, rather than the private retail market, but now plans to expand its private retail operations. It is currently operating mainly in the Midlands and the southeast, but hopes to establish retailing work in the north. It is also possible that diversification will take place.

Motor Vehicle Dealers, Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers, New and used car dealers, Automotive dealers, Automobile dealers, Camden Motors

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